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Former Florida Punter Johnny Townsend Hosts Tailgate Supporting UF Health

The foundation of former University of Florida football player Johnny Townsend hosted its second annual spring game tailgate Thursday to raise funds for UF Health Shands Children’s Hospital. The event outside Ben Hill Griffin Stadium was organized with the goal of raising $100,000 for a facility renovation at the pediatric …

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UF Announces New 2023 Hall of Fame Athletics Class

Hall of Fame

The University of Florida 2023 Athletic Hall of Fame class was announced on Wednesday. Nine former Gators will be inducted. UF Athletic Hall of Fame is based on three categories: Distinguished Letterwinners, Honorary Letterwinners and Gator Greats. https://twitter.com/FloridaGators/status/1641093729586151424?s=20 Eight Gator Greats UF’s 2023 class will include eight Gator Greats. Kelsey …

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Anthony Richardson Excels at the 2023 NFL Combine

Anthony Richardson NFL Combine

Former Gator quarterback Anthony Richardson showed off his athletic prowess Saturday afternoon at the 2023 NFL combine. Record Breaking Day Richardson broke two combine records Saturday. Richardson now holds the records for the highest vertical jump by a quarterback and the farthest broad jump by a quarterback. Richardson’s 40.5-inch vertical …

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Former Gators Assistant Coach Brian Johnson Named Eagles Offensive Coordinator

On Tuesday, the Philadelphia Eagles announced that they had promoted quarterbacks coach Brian Johnson to offensive coordinator. Johnson played a key part in the MVP-level performance of quarterback Jalen Hurts this past season. In his new position, he will take over Steichen’s play calling responsibilities. https://twitter.com/Eagles/status/1630661718249447432?s=20 Johnson at Florida Before …

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Shannon Returns to SEC

Former Gator basketball player Eddie Shannon is returning to the SEC. But this time, it will be in the coaching role and not at Florida. #NewProfilePic pic.twitter.com/OtyMeohRhl — Eddie Shannon (@CoachShannon14) April 8, 2022 Under Donavan, Shannon Learns Much Recounting his years at UF, he said his time under Billy …

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